The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY · Private four-year · City: Large
1,004undergraduates
56%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$19,873average net price per year
41%graduate in 6 years
81%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 289
- Admitted
- 280
- Admit rate
- 56%
- Admit rate, women
- 97%
- Admit rate, men
- 97%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 63%
- First-year students
- 175
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 30%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 528-613
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 500-590
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 39%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 20-25
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
8 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Theology and religious vocations (2)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Theology/Theological Studies Associate (6 awarded), Bachelor's (35 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (1)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (2 awarded), Bachelor's (21 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Education (2)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Graduate programs (10)
- Divinity/Ministry Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Missions/Missionary Studies Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Doctorate (research), Doctorate (other)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other Master's, Doctorate (research), Doctorate (other)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Doctorate (research), Doctorate (other)
- Religious Education Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Religious/Sacred Music Master's
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Master's
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's, Doctorate (research), Doctorate (other)
- Youth Ministry Master's
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $13,086
- Housing and food on campus
- $8,142
- Books and supplies
- $1,700
- Other on-campus costs
- $1,500
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $24,428
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $24,428
- Total cost living at home
- $16,286
Published prices for 2023-24.
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 53%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 40%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $1,588
- Got a grant from the college
- 40%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,588
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 0%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 22%
- Average amount borrowed
- $14,434
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 40%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 41%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 41%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 43%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 44%
- Came back for year two
- 81%
| Neither | 41% |
|---|
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 47 | 53% |
| Men | 60 | 32% |
| Asian | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Black | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 3 | 33% (small group) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 90 | 43% |
| Race unknown | 4 | 25% (small group) |
| International | 5 | 20% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 165 | 43% | 7% |
| Started here, part-time | 75 | 28% | 3% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 198 | 56% | 2% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 115 | 32% | 4% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,243
- Undergraduates
- 1,004
- Full-time undergraduates
- 673
- Part-time undergraduates
- 331
- Graduate students
- 3,239
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 10%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 6%
| Women | 45% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 90% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Race unknown | 0% |
| International | 4% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 2825 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY, 40280-0001
- County
- Jefferson County
- Type
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Southern Baptist
- Athletics
- NCCAA
- Offers
- Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.